2017 No Girls Tempranillo
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Good red-ruby color. Blueberry, dark raspberry, high-toned exotic spices, tree bark, mocha, licorice and violet on the nose; a very aromatic Tempranillo. Dark, smooth and intensely flavored, in a distinctly suave, sappy vein, hinting at lurking power. Seems a bit riper and more accessible than the 2016 version, but not necessarily more complex or floral. Still quite firm but not hard, finishing with noteworthy saline length and firm but evenly distributed tannins. This silky but structured Tempranillo maintains a light touch with aeration.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2017 Tempranillo la Paciencia shows a solid ruby core and wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, wild strawberry, baked earth and leather. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a firm dustiness similar to hot river rocks, then shows lifting, fine-grained tannins that complete the complex yet balanced structure. The Tempranillo ends with an elegant, lingering finish, showing crushed violets and soft savory spiciness before swaying back to expressive fruit tones. Only 313 cases were created.
Rose petals, forest floor, spring flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, and loads of spice all emerge from the 2017 Tempranillo. It almost reminds me of a Cote Rotie with its feminine, floral, complex bouquet. Nicely textured on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, it has great tannins, perfect balance, and just has everything in the right places. It benefits from air, so give it a decant if drinking any time soon. It’s going to evolve gracefully for 15-20 years or more.